i went last summer and only had been playing for about a month and i won over $1500 in three days i started playing the $1-$3 no limit at excalibur. i have no idea why 1-3 but it was cool there. I spent 2 days at the MGM Grand playing $1-$2 no limit and won most of my money there. so those two places i recommend. Excalibur doesn't have that nice of a poker room but MGM Grand has it at the entrance of the casino and everyone gathers around the room to watch. There wasn't that much of a wait at both. maybe that will help. have fun.